Logan Langly is just months away from his thirteenth birthday and the biggest day of his life—the day he will finally be marked. The mark lets people get jobs, use public transportation, or even buy concert tickets. Becoming marked means becoming free—or so he is told. Five years ago when Logan's sister went to get her mark, she never came back. Now Logan can't shake the feeling he's being watched... And then he finds the wire.

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Quotes & Awards

“Apocalyptic dystopian fiction at its best. Angler’s sharp
wit and dexterity with political themes are matched only by the thrilling
suspense on every page.”

Lis Wiehl, New York Times bestselling author

“While the novel’s premise may seem familiar, the strong character development and thorough world-building make it stand out from the dystopian crowd. Recommend it to fans of James Dashner’s The Maze Runner and other fast-paced, postapocalyse novels.”

School Library Journal

Apocalyptic dystopian fiction at its best. Angler’s sharp wit and dexterity with political themes are matched only by the thrilling suspense on every page.Lis Wiehl, New York Times bestselling author and FOX News correspondent

Listener Opinions

Michelle | 2/8/2014

" The ads for this book said if you loved Hunger Games you will love this book. That is not true!! The ending of this book was terribly disappointing and was nothing like the Hunger Games! "

Deborah | 2/7/2014

" Not awful, though it seemed to continue on an unnecessarily long time and I never really connected with the narrator "

Lauren | 1/28/2014

" This was a great book. I can't wait to find out what happens next! "

Seirra | 1/23/2014

" A review copy was provided for an honest review. Swipe is the first book in a unexpectedly thrilling Dystopian series. Though the demographic aims for middle-graders I certainly didn't have a problem enjoying it. It's written expertly and maybe perhaps a little above the intended reading level as I myself had to look up some of the vocabulary. Regardless, it weaves together action-adventure, espionage, suspense, and futuristic elements wonderfully. I will admit I was extremely skeptical when I first started reading because it didn't hold my interest right away as it's a bit slow in the beginning but I pushed on and soon enough I forgot the slow pace it set because it picked up nicely toward the middle. The characters are interesting, their is a lot of POV swapping which can add some confusion but that eventually clears up enough to not be a reading obstacle. I didn't know how I felt about so many perspectives being thrown at you but once you get near the end of the story it all comes together and its understood as to why you needed to see other viewpoints. Logan, the leading protagonist of the story is paranoid, and scared for his life but when he meets Erin he finally comes out of his shell and starts being a person again. I liked seeing the character development and how Logan starts to act more mature and really grows from a kid into a teenager over the course of a few months. Erin is one of my favorite characters in the book. She's super smart - can hack almost any computer, tough, and resourceful. I thought all the high-tech equipment & technology was really neat, the world is very fascinating on so many levels - I'm excited to see more of it! Fantastic world-building - Evan Angler had a clear vision of the story and it really came through.
Ever since the worldwide unification people have no other choice but to receive the Mark. When you reach the age of thirteen that's when you are given it; it provides you citizenship benefitsâ€”everything you need to live in the world. Those who refuse it are left in the coldâ€”to starve with no way to get food other than thievery, no currency to buy anything with, and no access to society. The Markless are shunned into a horrific existence but twelve-year-old Logan Langly is wary to receive his. After his sister turned 13 and never returned from getting the Mark he's had a difference of opinion as to the safety that it offers. He becomes withdrawn and afraid since his sister's disappearance he's felt like he's being watched every day 24/7. His parents think it's all in his head until he catches a Markless following himâ€”then his worst fears are confirmed. Erin is thirteen and newly moved from Beaconâ€”a wealthy division and more sophisticated city in comparison to Spokieâ€”but she detests her new life. Things start to look up when she meets a boy named Logan who can possibly help her make her way back to her old home. After sharing stories Logan and Erin decide that they can work together to achieve their goals by unraveling the mystery of the Markless but they get in too deep and things don't go as planned...
Swipe is a lot better once you start to understand what is going on. It will take you by surprise multiple times, although some are easy to see coming other twists will shock you. The ending will leave you sitting with your mouth agape! I was really glad to have the next novel at hand so I could dive into what left me hanging in Swipe's conclusion. Swipe is not only well written but has an unusual fresh story that's engaging and impressively engrossing. I was glad to have read it and I'm even more psyched for the second book titled Sneak. A great mature middle-grade adventure that has a little of everythingâ€”it'll have you very intrigued. "

Lisa | 1/18/2014

" Wow. This book was a random buy at ealmart one day and im glad i bought it was really good!!:) "

Laurie Thurston | 9/19/2013

" Couldn't do it...Characters didn't work for me: kids too young for my taste, story might have worked, but something not right...I gave up about 100 pages in... "

Shana | 6/9/2013

" I loved this book! Clever, suspenseful, and completely absorbing, I couldn't put it down. Angler does a wonderful job, writting characters that are easy to identify with and to root for. Can't wait for the next one! "

Kirsten Kroeker | 10/26/2012

" As a fan of dystopian novels, I liked the believable world created here. I also like that I can't entirely predict what's going to happen next, or who are the good guys here. The novel kept me engaged & I look forward to the sequel "

Sappyflapjack | 10/2/2012

" Very easy read once you get past the fact that it's kid's talking so the grammar is annoying. Really makes you question what it would be like if we were all forced into one way of thinking. Keeps you wondering and I can't wait for the next book!! "

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About the Author

Evan Angler is safe, for now. He lives without the Mark, evading DOME and writing in the shadows of Beacon. But if anyone asks, you know nothing about him. Don’t make eye contact if you see him. Don’t call his name out loud. He’s in enough trouble already. And so are you, if you read his books.

About the Narrator

Barrie Buckner is a voice-over artist who has worked extensively in commercials and audiobook narration. His readings include the Swipe series by Evan Angler, Blood Brothers by Steven Barnes, and Gideon’s Call by Peter Leavell.

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